VO₂ Max Training: Effort, Benefits, and Interval Tips
Whatever your running goals, you should execute most of your miles at an easy effort. But when it…
The 60-second plyometrics move that helps you to run faster
A few times a week during marathon training, you could find me in the corner of my local…
7 Training Hacks to Fight Fatigue and Hold Your Pace
We’ve all experienced that point in a run or a race when it feels like you just can’t…
How One Runner Went From His First Marathon at 44 to Sub-3 at 47
I spent most of my 20s and 30s burning the candle at both ends. After I graduated from…
‘Critical velocity training’ is the secret sauce to faster running – here’s how to master it
In the running world, there are many workout options to choose from if you want to get faster…
Average Running Heart Rate: Experts Explain What to Know
Thanks to the proliferation of smartwatches and fitness trackers, it’s never been easier to log your heart rate…
This Test Reveals Weak Calves That Slow Runners Down
Your calves play a vital role in the push-off phase of running. They’re also one of the main…
Critical Velocity Workouts Help You Get Faster Without Going All Out
In the running world, there are lots of workout options to have at the ready if you want…
Cruise Threshold Intervals: How to Run Faster for Longer
Ask any coach about the most important speed workout on a half or full marathon training plan, and…
This Return-to-Running Plan Builds Fitness Safely
A common mistake runners make when coming off of a long break (one that lasts four weeks or…
How to Optimize Non-Running Days for Better Speed and Endurance
If you’re following a training plan, you know the purpose of each run before you lace up. Easy…
Signs of Weak Calves in Runners and the Strength Exercises You Need
People often celebrate the quads and glutes as the powerhouse muscles for running. But go a little farther…